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Read the senators letter to Brendan Carr.
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In short, no speech is protected from competition.
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Carr knows this and that is what makes his actions thoughtless no, cynical.
Previous FCC chairs have been cautious about weighing in on pending merger reviews.
The senators also said that Carrs actions and statements will have a chilling effect on news outlets.
